Sessions on Sissoo can help release tension and let your body rest.
What people book
- Massage, including deep tissue: work on tight muscles.
- Yin yoga: long, gentle stretches.
- Relaxation and sound sessions: rest deeply.
- Aromatherapy massage and Reiki: calm, soothing sessions.
How it works
Sessions take place online or in person, in your language. Each practitioner shows their price and next free time on the booking page. Some offer a free intro call, so you can ask questions first.
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What the research says
Most everyday back and neck pain eases within a few weeks. Keep moving: staying active and exercise have the best evidence. NHS, 2026 · WHO, 2023
- Yoga: small benefits for long-term low back pain, about the same as other exercise. Some evidence it may help · Cochrane, 2022 · American College of Physicians, 2017
- Massage: may ease low back pain for a short time, but the benefit does not last. For neck pain it made little difference compared with a pretend massage. In the UK, NICE suggests it only alongside exercise. Limited evidence · Cochrane, 2015 · Cochrane, 2024 · NICE, 2016
- Mindfulness: an 8-week course may ease long-term back pain for a while. Some evidence it may help · American College of Physicians, 2017 · NCCIH, 2020
- Relaxation: may ease long-term back pain a little, but the evidence is low quality. Limited evidence · NCCIH, 2020
- Counselling: behavioural talking therapies may ease long-term back pain a little. General counselling has not been tested. Limited evidence · Cochrane, 2025
- Aromatherapy, hypnotherapy and sound sessions: not studied well for back or neck pain. No good evidence yet · NCCIH, 2020
- Reiki: no reliable studies show it helps pain or any health problem. No good evidence yet · NCCIH, 2018
Checked 17 October 2026. How we rate the evidence. Sissoo earns a commission when you book; it never changes these ratings.
When to talk to a doctor
If you have pain that is sharp, gets worse or follows an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist first. Tell your practitioner about any health condition before a body session. Get urgent help for numbness or weakness in both legs, numbness around your bottom or genitals, or problems controlling your bladder or bowels. Strong, deep massage is rarely linked to serious harm, mostly in older or frail people.
In an emergency, call your local emergency number.
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Sessions on Sissoo complement medical care and never replace it.
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